The Impact of 6+1 Traits of Writing Model On Seventh-Grade Students' Fairy Tale Writing Skills and Writing Attitudes: A Mixed Methods Study

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15073522

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6+1 traits writing model, Writing attitude, Turkish education, Fairy tale writing

Abstract

Previous research highlights the positive effects of the 6+1 traits of the writing model on students' general writing skills; however, its impact on fairy tale writing remains unexplored. This study examines how the 6+1 traits of the writing model affect seventh-grade students' fairy tale writing skills and attitudes. The study group comprised 43 seventh-grade students from a public school in the 2022-2023 academic year. A quasi-experimental design with a control group was used for the quantitative phase, while a case study approach was adopted for the qualitative phase. The experimental group received instruction based on the 6+1 traits writing model, whereas the control group followed traditional methods. Data were collected through the 6+1 analytical writing and assessment scale, a writing attitude scale, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and hypothesis tests, revealed that the 6+1 traits writing model significantly improved students' fairy tale writing skills (d = 1.15) and writing attitudes (d = 1.57). Qualitative findings supported these results, with students reporting enhanced writing abilities and motivation. Based on these findings, the study recommends integrating the 6+1 traits of the writing model into middle school writing instruction to foster both skill development and positive writing attitudes.

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Author Biographies

  • Mehmet Mustafa Marangoz, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education

    Dr., Sarıyer Orgeneral Emin Alpkaya Secondary School

  • Ferhat Ensar, Bursa Uludağ University

    Professor Dr., Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish Education

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Published

28-03-2025

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Data is available on request from the authors.

How to Cite

Marangoz, M. M., & Ensar, F. (2025). The Impact of 6+1 Traits of Writing Model On Seventh-Grade Students’ Fairy Tale Writing Skills and Writing Attitudes: A Mixed Methods Study. International Journal of Current Educational Studies, 4(1), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15073522